Sub-academy hooker Duncan Casey, who made his British & Irish Cup debut against Melrose last month, has also made the cut.

Friday night should see the return of promising lock Ian Nagle who missed out on appearing against Ulster on New Year's Day due to illness.

The Nottingham pack is expected to include New Zealand lock Ali Williams who is on a one-month stint with the East Midlands Club.

Recovering from an Achilles tendon, Williams is looking for game-time before rejoining his club side, the Blues, back in Auckland.

Another squad member that may be familiar to some is Junior Sifa who lined out in the All-Ireland League with Cork club Midleton for two seasons before making the move to Nottingham.

Munster's next British & Irish Cup home game takes place at Garryowen FC's Dooradoyle grounds on Friday week (January 21). Esher are the visitors for a 7.30pm kick-off, and ticket details can be found here.

They needed a 27-point winning margin against Scotland. They got that and more. The Ireland Women's team captured their second Women's RBS 6 Nations title in style at Broadwood Stadium - relive their Championship winning day in our exclusive video.

It was nail-biting, nerve shredding and epic! Relive Ireland's RBS 6 Nations Championship day from the squad's arrival at Murrayfield to the trophy presentation in our exclusive tunnel and pitch cam video.

Larissa Muldoon, now a two-time Women's RBS 6 Nations winner, is part of an all-Donegal half-back pairing for the Ireland Women. She spoke to Irish Rugby TV about the developing clubs in her own county.

Ireland Women's lock Orla Fitzsimons describes how she was a supporter in the stands for the 2013 Grand Slam success, and now, two years on, she has a Women's RBS 6 Nations winners' medal around her neck.

Niamh Briggs had a day to remember as she captained the Ireland Women's team to RBS 6 Nations title glory. The Waterford star, who scored the first try in the 73-3 win over Scotland, spoke to Irish Rugby TV afterwards.

Paying tribute to the Ireland supporters at Murrayfield, RBS 6 Nations winner Luke Fitzgerald said: "Thanks a million to the fans from the all guys. They were fantastic. We really felt their support out there, they were the '16th man' and helped us get over the line."

Sean O'Brien scored two tries and produced a man-of-the-match performance as Ireland beat Scotland 40-10 to finish top of the table and retain the RBS 6 Nations title. He spoke to Irish Rugby TV afterwards.

Speaking to Irish Rugby TV after the trophy presentation, RBS 6 Nations winner Robbie Henshaw said: "Words can't describe it...just the whole atmosphere, everyone in the stadium, just the way it ended out. It was pretty intense, the heart was rushing."

Enjoying the post-match celebrations at Murrayfield, RBS 6 Nations winner Rory Best said: "It's been a bit of an emotional roller-coaster, the last hour. The crowd have been absolutely incredible. We're just delighted to give something back to them."